The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

felt the heat rise on both

expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had

her who initiated. She

extremely slow, it was

and her heart warmed up

But...

arm while her other hand touched her

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced

exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could

five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then,

an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the

head to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only thing I can assist you with

[No problem]

crisp voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the mission

"Got it."

shut

head back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the

be able to

were

wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish

with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with it,

missions, everyone in the group took turns, and at the moment,

mission complete, we can relax

pen on the table and reclined

stared

sure

his connections and role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but

took over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake

not think

tighten whenever he thought of

passed, he couldn't move on from

every day. Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It

such

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It was

they are doing. We are going to another planet

a couple of times as

he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet' he couldn't stop

forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in

'Calm down Ryan.'

quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside of

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his

[Okay.]

single word. And one that took all of

stood up from his seat once he

look at his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk

go on, I need to

***

"We're here."

stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared in the

eyes while breathing in

'Here I am.'

been a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so

was feeling into words, but…it wasn't

eating away at the little

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